Volunteer Fire Department

Information updated February 2020

Members of the Lester Prairie Fire Department serve the city of Lester Prairie and the neighboring townships.

In 2019, the department responded to 138 calls for assistance, expending 1,487 man-hours. Another 950 hours were spent on training. Most of the calls (88) were medical-related or vehicle crashes. There were 14 fire calls in 2019.

The department also has auxiliary members, who need to be employed in the city of Lester Prairie and be active members of another qualified fire department.

Currently, these members are Dan Ruschmeier of the New Germany Fire Department, and Dan Kroells of the Green Isle Fire Department.

Lester Prairie’s fire department is always accepting applications for new membership. People age 18 and older who are in good physical condition are eligible to apply. There is no maximum age limit, but firefighters have to pass a physician’s exam to ensure they are in good health. For more information or to request an application, email lpfd630@embarqmail.com or contact any fire department member